I did not expect this, but Ebenezer was actually a very good and also surprisingly conservative, Christian film, which managed real tender moments despite doubling down on the horror elements. Ti West did a wonderful job, the camerawork was engaging, and effects were beautiful and often practical. Depp still has the charisma that makes his Scrooge work and as someone who grew up with Depp on screen I'm so glad to see him back.
Might do a full review.
4/5. Best Scrooge adaption. Crypto conservative Ebenezer is a great watch this winter. Totally underrated gem that will be panned by the critics because of Depp's trial, the kangaroo-shaped shadow of which lingers over the film. This feels like a fuck you to Hollywood in many ways: a beautiful middle finger to cancel culture, packed in an unashamedly pro-business, pro-redemption, tale of love and friendship. Grint being in a supporting role (the only one of the magic three to not totally throw Rowling under the bus) only reinforces this.
This is his "genius" level work (in the past tense)
His present tense work is self-employment, and you cannot sponsor your own visa
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At the end we return to the beginning:
Reasonable, populist, moderate compromise.
The golden path.
It is time for DEALS
We can either suffer two years of Trump One trials and impeachments again or walk the golden path towards a much stranger and yet brighter future.
The golden path is ending the war in Iran, engaging with moderate democrats (who only won with republican votes) to pass big, good legislation for young and middle aged people, while building our party back up.
That is the golden path: the art of the deal. The way of the builder.
Build the party in the background. Negotiate in the foreground. Do not repeat 2019/2020.
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